Nostalgia of Main Street Cruising in Norwalk
Reflector columnist Jim Busek recalls summer nights cruising Norwalk’s Main Street in 1979 and 1960s, comparing gear shifts, cars, and crowds with present times. He notes enduring habits like horn blowing, car pride, and the ritual’s quiet passage into nostalgia, ending with no hard message beyond memory.
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Whittlesey
Main
East Main
North Foster
Case Street
Main Street
Kennedy Dynasty and Ted Kennedys Return to the Forefront
The Kennedy family, a symbol of American political power, faces an uncertain future as Edward Kennedy, age 47, remains an announced non-candidate in a climate shaped by Chappaquiddick. The article traces the dynasty, Joan Kennedy’s struggles, and Ted Kennedys evolving Senate role and potential long-term impact.
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Boston
UPI
Patrick
Mary Hickey Kennedy
Joseph
John F
Mary Josephine Hannon Fitzgerald
Rose
Rose Fitzgerald
Honey Fitz
Joseph P. Kennedy
Joe
Edward Moore Kennedy
Kennedys
United States
John F. Kennedy
Camelot
John Kennedy
Robert
Edward Kennedy
Senate
John
Kennedy
Joan Bennett Kennedy
Washington
Beacon Street
Back Bay
Ted
Joe Jr
Bobby
Jack
Chappaquiddick
Chappaquiddick Island
Cape Cod
Mary Jo Kopechne
Robert Kennedy
Judiciary Committee
Cryptoquote Puzzle Clue List and Quote
A historical cryptogram and wordplay excerpt showing a grid of clues across and down with encoded theme letters. The page offers a sample quote about health the authors attribute to G C Lichtenberg, and notes daily changing cipher mappings used for the puzzle.
Readers Forum Letters Welcome Signatures And Contact Details
The Reflector invites signed letters to the Readers Forum with verifiable address and telephone numbers. Letters must be original, brief, and under 300 words. The page discourages using the column for thank you notes.
When He's Alone He's With a Bum Dear Abby
Dear Abby advises a mother of nine sons on unruly adult children. outlines steps to curb trouble at home, suggests talking with a clergyman, and reassures the mother she did not fail as a parent. The column also answers readers on middle age humor and proper thanks for gifts, emphasizing written notes over phone calls.
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Abby
Rudy
Agnes
Seattle
Marbe
Jody
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Horse
Hackman
Palmyra
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Tad’s Dad
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Chicken
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la Scala
Algerian
Seaport
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Rgeny
Osmond
Motel
Yoren
Andress
Longfellow
JRG Oeu
Wua
WRRZ
G. C. Lichtenberg
Trixies
Beetle
Miss Mesmer's Code
Mer
Cookie
Desmond
Abigail van Buren
B.J
San Jose
Horace Greeley
Lasky Dr
Beverly Hills
Calif
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